Wildlife is all around us. Whether you live in Glen Burnie, Bethesda or Rockville, not a day goes by without seeing at least one representative of the animal kingdom. It’s often fascinating and even awe-inspiring to run into them in the wild, but it can be scary and unsettling if the encounter happens inside your…
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You were grabbing Christmas decorations from the attic and with the corner of your eye you caught a loose wire. And it’s not just loose—it appears to have bite marks and some of the wire insulation is completely ripped off. Luckily the wiring itself looks good! And luckily you’ve noticed it now and not when…
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If you aren’t using your attic as a living space, the chances are someone else will. We are talking about sneaky wildlife that can gain access to your attic and make themselves comfortable. They live there, stash their food there, even have babies and die there! It’s good to be aware of the kinds of…
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The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) has declared the week of November 15-21, 2015 the Rodent Awareness Week, so it’s only fitting that today we will talk about rodents. This time of year this topic is especially relevant, because most rodents are looking for safe, warm places to spend the winter, and our homes fit…
DetailsIf you’ve never had to deal with wildlife critters in your attic, it’s understandable why you may have no idea about how it works. Most people know that traps are usually placed to eliminate mice, but what about bigger rodents like squirrels? Are they also caught in traps? This is true to an extent, but…
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A Chambersburg, PA man was recently cited by the police for discharging a firearm in the Chambersburg borough. He was trying to shoot a raccoon living under the shed near his office building. This is only one of the many documented and undocumented cases of homeowners, property managers and random strangers trying to deal with…
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If you’ve ever had a critter die in a hard-to-reach place, you know how unpleasant it can get. There is this overwhelming smell spreading throughout your home, interrupting your daily activities. What do you do about it? Dealing with a dead critter is definitely something most people are not prepared for, yet most homeowners are…
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When it comes to animal removal or wildlife removal, you have many options which company to call. By simply searching in Google for “animal removal in Howard County” or any other Maryland location, you will find at least 2-4 companies that offer such services. But how do you narrow down your search? Or does it…
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Does it sound like something is living in your attic? There is a good chance you are not just hearing things. And there is an even better chance (in fact, we can almost guarantee) that it’s not a poltergeist or a tormented spirit of a former homeowner. Nine times out of ten when we come…
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